Jacqueline Jordan, Board President
Member Since: 2009
Biography: Jacqueline Jordan was elected to the Board of Education in 2009. A Park Forest resident, she is employed at Rich East High School as the school’s Career Resource Coordinator. During the summer months, she is a staff member of the Village of Park Forest’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Married to Darryl Jordan, Mrs. Jordan, and her husband has a son, Darryl Jr., and a daughter, Brittny, both of whom attended District 163 schools. Elected Board president in 2015, Mrs. Jordan also has served as the Board’s Secretary.
Allison McCray, Board Vice-President
Member Since: 2013
Biography: A resident of Park Forest since 2004, Allison McCray is married and the mother of Dana, a student at Blackhawk; Constance, a student at Rich East High School; and Robert, a student at Northern Illinois University. An employee of AT & T for 10 years, Mrs. McCray left her position in 2008. She has given much of her free time to School District 163. She has served as the PTO treasurer and PTO president at Mohawk Intermediate Center and was a member of Forest Trail School’s PTO since 2008. Mrs. McCray also volunteers at Thorncreek Nature Center in Park Forest. While working part time at Hallmark Greeting Cards, she is pursuing dual degrees in business and liberal arts at DePaul University with plans to graduate in summer 2016. Mrs. McCray was elected to the Board in 2013, She was elected Vice-President of the Board in 2015.
Tammi Braxton, Board Secretary
Member Since: 2013
Biography: Tammi Braxton was elected to the Board of Education in 2013 and currently serves as the Board secretary. Ms. Braxton has three adult children who attended and graduated from Park Forest- Chicago Heights School District 163 and a granddaughter who is a kindergartner at Mohawk Primary Center. Ms. Braxton is a registered nurse and is currently pursuing an advanced degree in nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing. Ms. Braxton is very active in the community and enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Cheryl Franklin, Board Member
Member Since: 2003
Biography: Cheryl Franklin, the mother of two sons who attended District 163 schools, was elected to the Board in 2003. She has served as the Board’s Vice-President during her tenure. Mrs. Franklin is a middle school teacher.
Judy Hawthorne, Member
Member Since: 2015
Margaret McDannel, Member
Member Since: 1995
Biography: A longtime resident of Park Forest, Margaret McDannel has served on the Board of Education since 1995. During her tenure, she has served as the Board President, Vice-President and Secretary. Currently, she is the chair of the Finance Committee. Mrs. McDannel holds Master Board Member status.
Walter Mosby, Member
Member Since: 2007
Biography: Walter Mosby was elected to the Board in 2007. He has served three terms as the Board’s President. A resident of Chicago Heights, he is a product of District 163 schools, as are his children and grandchildren. Mr. Mosby is an independent mental health consultant.